Case Manager II/III, Social Worke

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Case Manager II/Case Manager III renders professional intervention to clients at risk of homelessness and homeless clients through comprehensive support services (assessment, intake, crisis intervention, information and referral, short and long-term comprehensive case management and financial assistance).
* Provide case management services, assessment and intake of participants to determine eligibility for services, including responding to telephone and walk-in inquires, conduct pre-screenings and provide brief and full services.
* Diligent effort to target, engage, and outreach routinely to publicize the availability of the program to make persons at risk aware of Homebase and other available services and program including attending community meetings, community fairs/events.
* Advocacy, linkage, and escort services for participants to prevent homelessness.
* Provide and/or assure that each case assigned receives regular contact as needed.
* Establish and maintain case records including completing progress notes. Ensure all relevant case related information is inputted into case files and corresponding databases.
* Timely, accurate submission of financial assistance requests with the approval of supervisory staff.
* Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issues including developing a list of reliable landlords/brokers for the purpose of finding affordable housing; outreach to property owners/landlord to mediate issues that help participants locate or retain housing; inspect housing dwellings to ascertain that they do not pose a threat to the health and safety of its occupants; accompany clients to apartment viewings.
* Ensure that referrals are made to appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the consumer’s/family’s needs.
* Supervise bachelor and master level interns.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* (Case Manager II) Bachelors Degree and 1 year of experience in human services required.
* (Case Manager III) MS/MA degree in social service related field required.
* Experience supervising interns is a plus.
* Bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
* Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings according to the needs of program operation.
* Able to conduct home/field visits and travel throughout the five boroughs as needed.
* Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.